People visit an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Ojutieku, who is representing her country in the festival, said that the works of Qin can be a message to everyone that disability cannot be a barrier to creativity and innovation.

"I have gotten a big push after seeing these great paintings ... this was very much encouraging for everyone of us," she said before she went to take a photo with Qin.

Yasser al-Ghobery, an Egyptian researcher of artistic criticism, said that Qin's works are very rich with colors and inspiration.

"Her works are simple and impressive at the same time ... the paintings reflect the Chinese culture very well throughout history," he said, adding that Qin is a good example of people's will to overcome disability with art.

After China and Egypt upgraded the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2014, cultural exchanges have been increasing with frequent visits by artists, as well as cultural and musical delegations from both sides.

Chinese female painter Qin Bailan (C) attends an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

People visit an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A man takes photos at an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Chinese female painter Qin Bailan attends an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

A man takes selfie at an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 16, 2019. Paintings of famous Chinese female painter Qin Bailan ornamented an international exhibition in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The exhibition was part of the third edition of Awladna International Forum for Arts of the Gifted. Qin, whose paintings are about traditional figures, said that she has been promoting for the Chinese culture through her paintings for 40 years. Despite her disability, Qin did not allow it to define her. She has made a name for herself as one of China's best artists. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)